As Lightfoot Tries for Second Term, Jabs Go From Friendly to Harsh
When the pandemic took hold, Chicago was awash in affectionate memes featuring Lori Lightfoot, the city’s stern, no-nonsense new mayor. Since then, the joke has worn off.
Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing
Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces a wide field of challengers on Tuesday, including one front-runner who has portrayed Chicago as a city in disarray.
Why 23 Dead Whales Have Washed Up on the East Coast Since December
An unlikely confluence of factors, including climate change and online shopping, appears to be at least partially to blame for the uptick.
Biden’s Semiconductor Plan Flexes the Power of the Federal Government
In return for vast subsidies, the Biden administration is asking the chip industry to make promises about its workers and finances.
Sake Is Booming in America
Imports are way up, retail shops are proliferating and more sake breweries are opening.
US Marshals Service target of ‘major’ cyber attack
The security breach at the federal law enforcement agency was categorised as a “major incident”.
New York City wakes up to biggest snowfall of season
The US city could see eight inches after an unusually snow-free winter so far.
China hits out at US over TikTok ban on federal devices
“We firmly oppose those wrong actions,” spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters during a news briefing on Tuesday. “The US government should respect the principles of market economy and fair competition,…
Elon Musk defends racist tirade by Dilbert creator Scott Adams
Twitter’s CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon.
East Palestine train derailment: Toxic waste removal restarts in Ohio town
It comes two days after residents who say they feel ill urged the government to provide answers.